Canaries Sometimes Sing_
Geoffrey and his wife Anne are trapped in a stifling marriage, which neither feels able to leave. When Geoffrey's boyhood friend, Ernest, and his new wife, Elma, come for a long visit, it's soon apparent that their marriage is equally unhappy. As Ernest and Anne strike up a supposedly secret affair, Geoffrey and Elma do everything they can to encourage their spouses' infidelity, whilst also pretending to be blissfully unaware of it.
Starring
Tom Walls, Athole Stewart, Yvonne Arnaud
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Canaries Sometimes Sing was released 96 years ago in 1930.
Overview
Geoffrey and his wife Anne are trapped in a stifling marriage, which neither feels able to leave. When Geoffrey's boyhood friend, Ernest, and his new wife, ...
Canaries Sometimes Sing is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
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What is Canaries Sometimes Sing about?
Geoffrey and his wife Anne are trapped in a stifling marriage, which neither feels able to leave. When Geoffrey's boyhood friend, Ernest, and his new wife, Elma, come for a long visit, it's soon apparent that their marriage is equally unhappy. As Ernest and Anne strike up a supposedly secret affair, Geoffrey and Elma do everything they can to encourage their spouses' infidelity, whilst also pretending to be blissfully unaware of it.
How long is Canaries Sometimes Sing?
Canaries Sometimes Sing has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Canaries Sometimes Sing?
The cast of Canaries Sometimes Sing includes Tom Walls, Athole Stewart, Yvonne Arnaud, Cathleen Nesbitt.
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Comedy
